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Telogen Effluvium: New Possibilities of Correction

June 2016 in “ Rossiiskii Zhurnal Kozhnykh i Venericheskikh Boleznei ”

Tamara T. Berechikidze, Vladimir Pinegin

telogen effluvium Diffuse Telogen Alopecia iron deficiency anemia hair loss hair density hair diameter iron supplements Qilib DTA iron therapy

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TLDR Combining iron supplements with Qilib lotion is more effective for treating hair loss from iron deficiency.

The 2016 study investigated the effects of a lotion called Qilib on 60 female patients aged 20-45 with Diffuse Telogen Alopecia (DTA) due to iron deficiency anemia. DTA is a common cause of hair loss characterized by the daily loss of more than 100 hairs. The patients were divided into two groups: both received iron supplements, but one group also used Qilib. After 3 months, both groups showed increased hair density and decreased hair loss, but the group using Qilib had an 18% higher hair density and significantly larger hair diameter. The study concluded that combining iron therapy with Qilib was more effective in treating DTA.

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Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D in Female Hair Loss: Do They Play a Role?

research Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D in Female Hair Loss: Do They Play a Role?

62 citations , January 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”

Low iron and vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss in women.

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community Any growth (been taking iron supplements)

in Is this regrowth? 2 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on iron supplements for low ferritin levels and considering finasteride and minoxidil if thinning persists. There is debate over starting with finasteride versus dutasteride, with some users advocating for dutasteride due to its potency, while others caution about potential side effects.

community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago

In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

community Hair much worse after 6 months?

in Progress Pictures 230 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experienced significant hair loss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hair loss.

community I’ve read multiple times that Fin increases hair quality… NOT for me!

in Treatment 97 upvotes 2 years ago

A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.

community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 28 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.

community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.

in Treatment 5 years ago

A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.

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Diffuse Hair Loss: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

research Diffuse Hair Loss: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

83 citations , May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.

Correction of Diffuse Alopecia in Iron Deficiency Anemia

research Correction of Diffuse Alopecia in Iron Deficiency Anemia

May 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology”

Iron supplements combined with Quilib lotion effectively treat hair loss in people with iron deficiency anemia.

Telogen Effluvium: A Common Form of Hair Loss

research Telogen Effluvium: A Common Form of Hair Loss

July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Telogen Effluvium is a common, usually reversible hair loss condition, often improved by removing the trigger and possibly treated with various products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.

A Study of Serum Ferritin Level in Female Patients with Alopecia

research A Study of Serum Ferritin Level in Female Patients with Alopecia

July 2018 in “Journal of College of Medical Sciences-nepal”

Women with certain types of hair loss may have low iron levels.

Telogen Effluvium: A Review of Acute and Chronic Forms

research Telogen Effluvium: A Review of Acute and Chronic Forms

67 citations , January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Iron Deficiency and Its Potential Relationship to Hair Loss

research The Diagnosis and Treatment of Iron Deficiency and Its Potential Relationship to Hair Loss

207 citations , April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.